DC Larson's JUKEBOX JURY

Capsule reviews by a jury of one: Iowa journalist/author DC Larson. Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Blues, Alternative, Western Swing, R and B, Punk, Swing, Hillbilly, Glam, Americana. DC Larson's retro science fiction writing blog, from which the Eddie Atomic Space Adventures are available, is RETRO RIFF BOOKS. And his political writings one is AMERICAN SCENE MAGAZINE. Both are also on Blogspot. All original content on these three blogs is under author copyright.

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Pääesiintyjät

Yövuoro, Twist and Twang live EP

(Bluelight Records)

Neo-Rockabilly takes its mail at this address. Commencing reliably rockaround matters is a faithful reading of Matchbox's "Put the Blame on Me," and goodbye (for the moment) arrives as a cover of Lee Hazlewood's "These Boots Were Made for Walking." Between those solid bookends spins a pair of gymnastic originals penned by Finnish-band founder Pete Salomaa. Recorded in action during wee hours on a shake-and-rattle cruise that rolled 'cross the briny main.

Recommended: "Syytӓn itseäin," "Ala ota pitkatukkaa," "Kulkuri," "Saappaat"

Videos: "Ala ota pitkatukkaa" "Kulkuri"